Serving 129 students in grades 8, Twain Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
93%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Twain Middle School?
129 students attend Twain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Twain Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twain Middle School?
Twain Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Twain Middle School offer ?
Twain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Twain Middle School part of?
Twain Middle School is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
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